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Helmut Marko has dismissed rumors of a power struggle at Red Bull involving team boss Christian Horner. Reports suggested tensions had arisen, with Horner allegedly seeking to remove Marko to expand his influence on Red Bull's F1 teams. These tensions reportedly began after the management reshuffle following Dietrich Mateschitz's passing last year. Marko, contracted to Red Bull GmbH, refuted the rumors, asserting he decides when to leave, not Horner. He also denied reports of an ultimatum to Sergio Perez and praised Max Verstappen's exceptional performance in Formula 1.
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Haas, the sole American Formula One team, will introduce a heavily revised F1 car with a special 'Stars & Stripes' livery at the United States Grand Prix. Haas has only scored 12 points in 2023, putting them ninth in the Constructors' Standings, four points behind eighth-placed Alfa Romeo. Despite a restrained development program earlier in the season, they are now introducing extensive updates primarily focused on aerodynamics. This upgrade will involve substantial changes to the car's bodywork and aims to enhance aerodynamic consistency, providing crucial data for their 2024 entry. Additionally, the cars will feature the 'We The People' tagline and the Starlight Children's Foundation's yellow star on the rear wing as part of ongoing charity initiatives.
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Mick Schumacher is participating in a crucial test with Alpine to determine his potential racing future beyond Formula 1, particularly in the World Endurance Championship, as Alpine is yet to finalize their driver lineup for the Hypercar class comeback season. His aspiration for a full-time F1 return in 2024 seems increasingly improbable.
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Did you know that F1 drivers have special talents beyond racing? Well, Carlos Sainz is no different. When asked about his approach to making pancakes, Sainz didn't waste a moment before disclosing his unique pancake recipe. Sainz, who claimed to have an excellent pancake recipe, detailed the entire process and shockingly admitted that he enjoys his pancakes plain.
There is a mathematically ideal racing line, or perhaps more accurately, a precise path through a corner that allows racing drivers to maintain the highest speed possible while negotiating the turn. It's the widest path for maximum speed. But why do drivers often neglect this? Even if they are at the top of their game, why don't they consistently follow the geometrically perfect racing line?